Celebrity Infinity ospitata nel porto di Salonicco
Il 5 marzo, per la quarta volta quest’anno, è ospitata nel porto di Salonicco la nave da crociera “Celebrity Infinity” di Celebrity Cruises, che viaggerà con oltre 1.600 passeggeri, la maggior parte dei quali britannici, americani e canadesi. Il continuo miglioramento delle infrastrutture e dei servizi di ThPA S.A. consolida la fiducia di aziende come Celebrity Cruises, che ha programmato un totale di 20 scali a Salonicco nel 2024, rispetto alle 6 del 2023 (+ 230%). Sette degli arrivi totali della nave da crociera a Salonicco da febbraio ad aprile, come quello di oggi, includono un pernottamento e un soggiorno di 28 ore in città, consentendo ai passeggeri e all’equipaggio di esplorare la sua ricca cultura, la gastronomia e la vivace vita notturna, così come il grandi siti architettonici, archeologici e storici della città e della regione più ampia.
Celebrity Infinity in Thessaloniki
- March 6, 2024
On March 5, for the fourth time this year, the cruise ship “Celebrity Infinity” of Celebrity Cruises is hosted at the port of Thessaloniki, travelling with over 1,600 passengers, most of whom are British, Americans and Canadians. The continuous upgrading of ThPA S.A.’s infrastructure and services solidifies the trust of companies like Celebrity Cruises, which has scheduled a total of 20 calls to Thessaloniki in 2024, compared to 6 in 2023 (+ 230%). Seven of the cruise ship’s total arrivals in Thessaloniki from February to April, like today’s, include an overnight stay and a 28-hour stay in the city, allowing passengers and crew to explore its rich culture, gastronomy and vibrant nightlife, as well as the great architectural, archaeological and historical sites of the city and the wider region.
As part of today’s stay of the ship in the port, a symbolic event was organized with the participation of representatives of local and national cruise stakeholders collaborating for the further promotion of the destination’s unique experiences and unparalleled hospitality. During the event, participants were given a tour of the ship and were informed about the services and options provided by Celebrity Cruises. At the same time, the company’s representative commented on the readiness and efficiency that the Port of Thessaloniki demonstrates to the specific needs of each ship and discussions revolved around joint initiatives and actions aimed to promote Thessaloniki as an ideal cruise destination, thus fostering the socioeconomic growth of the city and the broader region of Northern Greece.
The Deputy Minister of Interior for Macedonia – Thrace, Stathis Konstantinidis, stated that “With 18 monuments inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and over 30 museums, archeological sites and other attractions, including but not limited to, the Archaeological Site and the Polycentric Museum of Aigai, the Archaeological Site of Dion and Mount Olympus, Thessaloniki and the broader region offer, today, unique travel experiences to visitors. This year’s cruise season started earlier than ever before, on February 3rd, and for 2024, according to the schedule, approximately 80 arrivals are expected, confirming the dynamic growth of cruise in the destination and allowing us all to share our rich heritage with visitors from all over the world”.
